Did you know?

Small business makes up 98 per cent of all businesses in BC. In 2011, about 391,700 small businesses in BC employed over a million British Columbians.

Services for Job Seekers

As a Job Seeker, services are based on your individual needs. If you feel independent in your job search, but could benefit from accessing a full-staffed and equipped resource centre or some Job Search workshops, check out our Self-Serve services.

Self-Serve Services include:

A staffed Self-Serve Resource Area

Self-Serve Job Search and Employment-Focused Workshops

Job Search and Job Start Financial Supports when determined by the EPBC Service Provider as essential and when a Client has no other means available to access needed supports

If you feel you require more intensive services and support than Self-Serve Services to gain employment, Case Management services are available at the WorkBC Employment Services Centre for eligible job seekers.

Case Management is a collaborative process between a Case Manager and a Job Seeker to support labour market participation.

The Case Management process involves:

Assessing your Employment Readiness and employment-related needs

Assisting you to identify a realistic and achievable Employment Objective(s)

Developing a mutually agreed to Action Plan to support you to achieve Employment Objectives

Supporting and monitoring your progress through regular follow up to Action Plan completion and until you have successfully achieved and maintained a Labour Market or Community Attachment outcome.
To see the full menu of available services, check out WorkBC’s Supports and Services link.

Eligibility

All unemployed British Columbians who live in the Sechelt catchment area and are eligible to work in B.C. can access services.

Our staff are here to ensure that everyone – including immigrants, youth, Aboriginal people, Francophones, and persons with disabilities– has access to quality supports and services so they can get back to work quickly. Should you have any questions about our programs or services, we encourage you to contact us via telephone, email or by coming to the WorkBC Employment Services Centre.

Employment Program

Whether you're looking for a your first job or getting back into the workforce, the Employment Program offers a range of services that support independent job search and one to one support for individuals who require more assistance. Specialized services are also available for persons with disabilities, youth, aboriginal people, immigrants, people who speak English as a second language, Francophones, and job seekers who may be facing multiple barriers to gaining employment.

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia